Configuring Novell Kerberos KDC

After installing Novell^® Kerberos KDC, you need to configure it. This chapter guides you to configuring Novell Kerberos KDC.

Novell Kerberos KDC configuration primarily consists of the following steps:

1. Configuring eDirectory for Novell Kerberos KDC

   In this step, import the trusted root certificate from Novell eDirectory^TM and extend the eDirectory schema.

2. Modifying the Novell Kerberos KDC Configuration File

   In this step, change the Novell Kerberos KDC configuration file (krb5.conf) to include the configuration details such as, the realm name, DNs of the KDC and admin service objects, and path of the stashed passwords file for service objects.

3. Configuring Novell Kerberos KDC Services

   In this step, create a realm, server objects, and the kadm5.acl file.

4. Starting the Servers

   After completing the configuration, start the KDC, Administration, and Password servers.